Director at Markel (NYSE: MKL) receives 89-share stock award
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cunningham Lawrence A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
MARKEL GROUP INC. director Lawrence A. Cunningham received an award of 89 shares of common stock on May 20, 2026. This was a restricted stock grant under the MKL 2024 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan at no cash cost to him.
The restricted shares will vest, subject to certain conditions, on May 20, 2027. After this grant, Cunningham directly holds a total of 1,008.8381 shares of Markel common stock, reflecting a routine equity-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Cunningham Lawrence A
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 89 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 1,008.838 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 89 shares
Grant price: $0.0000 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 1,008.8381 shares
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Restricted stock grant
89 shares
Common Stock award on May 20, 2026
Grant price
$0.0000 per share
Stated price for restricted stock award
Post-transaction holdings
1,008.8381 shares
Common Stock directly held after grant
Vesting date
May 20, 2027
Restricted shares vesting, subject to conditions
Key Terms
Restricted stock, MKL 2024 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan, vest
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Restricted stock financial
"Restricted stock granted pursuant to the MKL 2024 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
MKL 2024 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"Restricted stock granted pursuant to the MKL 2024 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan."
vest financial
"Shares will vest, subject to certain conditions, May 20, 2027."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did MKL director Lawrence Cunningham report?
Lawrence A. Cunningham reported receiving 89 shares of Markel common stock as a restricted stock award. The grant is part of his equity compensation and does not involve an open-market purchase or sale of shares.
Was cash paid for the Markel (MKL) restricted stock granted to Cunningham?
No cash changed hands for this award. The 89 restricted shares of Markel common stock were granted at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as equity compensation under the company’s 2024 incentive plan.
What plan was used for Lawrence Cunningham’s Markel (MKL) stock grant?
The restricted stock granted to Lawrence A. Cunningham was issued under the MKL 2024 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan. This plan provides equity-based awards, such as restricted shares, as part of Markel’s compensation structure for eligible participants.